Boy name
Raşit name meaning
“rightly guided; following the right course”
Raşit means “rightly guided” or “following the right course.” It comes from Arabic rāshid, a word connected with sound judgment and finding the proper direction. Used as a boys’ name in Türkiye, it also appears as Raşid. The related name Reşit provides a direct connection within the same Arabic root family.
What does Raşit mean?
Rightly guided; following the right course
In Turkish: doğru yolu bulan, doğru davranan
Raşit combines the ideas of right guidance and sound judgment. It shares an Arabic root with Reşit and Rüştü, and is related to the historical expression for the Rightly Guided Caliphs, although Raşit and Reşit represent distinct Arabic forms.
Origin of the name Raşit
Raşit comes from Arabic rāšid, derived from the root r-š-d. The root concerns right guidance, sound judgment, and following the correct course.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Raşit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Raşit Yakup
Meaning of each name
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
- Yakup: associated with the heel; the name Jacob
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Abdülkerim Raşit
Meaning of each name
- Abdülkerim: servant of God, the Generous
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
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Raşit Necat
Meaning of each name
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
- Necat: deliverance; escape from danger
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Celil Raşit
Meaning of each name
- Celil: majestic, exalted; of great dignity
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
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Raşit Habib
Meaning of each name
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
- Habib: beloved; a dear friend
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Halil Raşit
Meaning of each name
- Halil: close friend; intimate companion
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
How to pronounce Raşit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾaʃit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | راشد |
Is Raşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Raşit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Raşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Rasit
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Raşit
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
Famous people named Raşit
- Raşit Çetiner · b. 1956
- Raşit Tolun · b. 1920
- Raşit Öztaş · b. 1920
- Raşit Bigat · b. 1900
- Raşit Demirtaş · b. 1902
- Raşit Karasu · b. 1950
- Raşit Küçük · b. 1947
- Raşit Sevindir · b. 1986
- Raşit Tahsin Tuğsavul · b. 1870
- Rasit Bilgin
- Raşit Börekçi · b. 1903
- Raşit Çelikezer · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Raşit
What is the meaning of Raşit?
Raşit means “rightly guided; following the right course”. Raşit comes from Arabic rāšid, derived from the root r-š-d. The root concerns right guidance, sound judgment, and following the correct course.
Is Raşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Raşit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Raşit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Raşit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Raşit?
Raşit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Raşit have?
Raşit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Raşit?
Raşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Raşit?
Other spellings: Rasit, Raşid.
What names go well with Raşit?
Some ideas: Raşit Yakup; Abdülkerim Raşit; Raşit Necat.
Famous people named Raşit?
Notable people named Raşit include Raşit Çetiner, Raşit Tolun, Raşit Öztaş.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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